The body control module (BCM) supplies a B+ reference voltage through each of the headlamp switch signal circuits to the headlamp switch. When the headlamp switch is in the AUTO position, all headlamp switch signal circuits to the BCM are open and the BCM operates in the automatic mode. When the headlamp switch is turned to the PARK position, only the park lamp switch signal circuit is pulled low signaling the park lamps ON request. When the headlamp switch is turned to the HEAD position, the park lamp and headlamp switch signal circuits are both pulled low, signaling the headlamps ON request. When the headlamp switch is turned to the OFF position, only the headlamp off switch signal circuit is pulled low, signaling the lights OFF request.

Ignition ON.

The BCM receives a mismatch signal between the headlamps OFF signal circuit, the headlamps ON signal circuit and the park lamps ON signal circuit.

The BCM disregards the headlamp switch input and defaults to automatic headlamp function.

Schematic Reference

Headlights/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Ignition ON with the headlamp switch in the Auto position, observe the scan tool Exterior Lighting parameters listed below. All parameters should be Inactive.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the headlamp switch.
2. Ignition ON, test for B+ between the signal circuit terminals listed below and ground.

•	Headlamp switch ON signal terminal 1

•	Park lamp switch ON signal terminal 2

•	Headlamp switch OFF signal terminal 3

⇒	If less than the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

3. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the park lamp ON signal circuit terminal 2 and ground. Verify the scan tool Parklamp Switch parameter is Active.

⇒	If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

4. If all circuits test normal, replace the headlamp switch.

Important: If the switch tests open in any switch position other than Auto, test the switch signal circuits for a short to voltage before replacing the switch.

Headlamp Switch

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the headlamp switch.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminal 3 and the ground terminal 8 with the switch in the Auto position.

⇒	If not the specified value, replace the headlamp switch.

3. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminal 1 and the ground terminal 8 with the switch in the Auto position.

⇒	If not the specified value, replace the headlamp switch.

4. Test for less than 2.0 ohms between the signal terminal 3 and the ground terminal 8 with the switch in the Off position.

⇒	If not the specified value, replace the headlamp switch.

5. Test for less than 2.0 ohms between the signal terminal 1 and the ground terminal 8 with the switch in the Headlamp position.

⇒	If not the specified value, replace the headlamp switch.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.